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Windows98
Get a modem and Internet account |
Get
a modem....
First we will learn how to configure the computer to
access the Internet.
Even if you're already connected, read on maybe one day
you will need to setup an Internet connection...
 You
need 3 basic things to go online: modem, Internet
account, phone line.
We have already mentioned the modem, it's a small device
that acts as a translator, since computer and telephone
signals are different, the modem translates the signals
and hooks your computer to the phone system.
If you want to get a little techie: a modem translates the
computer digital signals into analog so the phone line
can transmit them to the other side.
The modem helps computers communicate together across
phone lines.
Even before the expansion of the Internet and even until
now, people use modems to connect computers together and exchange information.
Maybe you've heard about BBS...
The modem is the most common way people access the
internet,
Although it's not the only way, modem access is cheap
compared to other means,
you can easily get a decent modem for under $50.
If you would like to spend more money consider a US
Robotics modem.
Modems are available as internal, fit inside your
computer and external outside your system. People install
internal modems because they are less expensive and don't
take space. An external modem will add more wires to your
computer since you will need a separate power supply...
...and Internet account
 Before purchasing a modem, you need to get an
internet account by subscribing to an ISP - Internet Service Provider - company that hooks
you to the net.
Many computer users wonder if they can be directly
connected to the internet, it's possible, but take my advice the ISP will save you
lots of $$$, I mean really lots...
If you've living in the US or UK most ISPs offer high
speed Internet access.
In the Middle East and countries like Lebanon, ask your
ISP what access speed they offer. The higher is better, a
fast ISP will save you lots of phone bills especially if
you will be downloading movies and songs off the net.
The latest fad is 56K modems (56K indicates the speed of your
modem)
Make sure your ask your ISP if 56K modems are supported,
or else you will be spending money for nothing, don't be
fooled by people saying that a 56K modem can speed up
your internet experience, it will not work unless your
ISP supports 56K modems.
Try your best to find an ISP with 56K or higher speeds.
Internet connections are getting cheaper every day. Some
ISPs are offering unlimited Internet access 24h a day for
less than $20 a month and others are even offering free
Internet Access for life. Don't be fooled by the
word "free", many companies don't offer such a
great service. Although it's free, it's not free of
frustration.
Busy phones lines will drive you mad, and you will regret
the word "free".
I am not against free Internet, but when subscribing to a
free service always check the rules and ask "What I am supposed to offer in
return", don't sign in with the first free Internet provider you come across,
examine few companies and then decide which one is the
best for you, even ask friends around you, see if they
are satisfied with their ISPs.
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